How To Fix IDCN012 - Fiscal year in variant & of report & is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Fiscal year in variant & of report & is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN012 - Fiscal year in variant & of report & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message IDCN012 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year specified in the variant of a report. This error typically arises when the fiscal year defined in the report variant does not match the fiscal year settings in the system or is not valid for the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year in Variant: The fiscal year specified in the report variant may not be valid for the data being accessed.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not align with the fiscal year defined in the report variant.
  Data Availability: The data for the specified fiscal year may not be available or may not have been posted yet.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Variant:
  
  Go to the report variant settings and verify the fiscal year specified. Ensure it is correct and valid for the data you are trying to access.
  If necessary, modify the variant to use a valid fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year settings in the SAP system (transaction code OB29 for fiscal year variant settings).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct and that it matches the fiscal year in the report variant.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Confirm that the data for the specified fiscal year has been posted and is available for reporting.
  If the fiscal year is in the future or if no transactions have been posted, you may need to adjust the fiscal year in the report variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the report you are running.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) and SE93 (for report variants).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify report variants and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN012 error and successfully run your report.